Narratives Of Voyages Towards The Northwest: In Search Of A Passage To Cathey And India 1496 To 1631 (1849)

""Narratives of Voyages Towards the Northwest: In Search of a Passage to Cathey and India 1496 to 1631"" is a historical book written by Thomas Rundall and published in 1849. The book is a collection of first-hand accounts of various voyages made by explorers in search of a passage to Cathay (China) and India through the Northwest region of America. The book features narratives of voyages made by famous explorers such as John Cabot, Martin Frobisher, Francis Drake, and Henry Hudson, among others. These explorers sailed to the Arctic regions of America in search of a shorter route to Asia for trade purposes. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by these explorers during their voyages, including harsh weather conditions, hostile encounters with native tribes, and lack of resources. It also highlights the impact of these voyages on the history of exploration and trade in America and Asia. Overall, ""Narratives of Voyages Towards the Northwest"" is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of exploration and trade in the Arctic regions of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.